Charango

This music is exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, the seller never got around to shipping it, so I got a full refund from Amazon. I later bought the CD from another Amazon seller. % stars for the music though.

There is some choice 'cheeba here, particularly the first three tunes and "Public displays of Affection," which are what get this 3 stars from me. Unfortunately, Morcheeba made the decision to bring in several ringers, whose results take this exemplary trip-hop band very far away from from its best form. Really, does a song like "What New York Couples Fight About" fit into this musical context? It's way too theatrical. Embarrassing to have on the auto CD player. No groove, and an enervated Bryan Ferry wannabe lead vocalist usurping Sky's seat. Probably the worst offender is "Women Lose Weight" which actually makes me laugh through the insouciance of Slick Rick, but is really not PC at all. ;)This CD shows little staying power, and is not even close to Big Calm in consistency. I hope Morcheeba cuts back on the guest vocalist habit, because in all cases it's been tried, the experiment's a failure.

I heard the song "Slow Down" by Morcheeba in Fye and decided to buy the album on Amazon since they didn't have it at Fye(go figure).The only song I didn't like is "Women Lose Weight" f/Slick Rick. I like Rick The Ruler, but this song seems a lil ignorant. I was trying to pick up the abstract aspect of it, but uhhhh.... NO. All the other tracks I loved as much as I love "Slow Down". A must have if you need to mellow out or get all artsy-fartsy. Highly recommend.

OK folks this album gets 5 stars. the songs are unique gems with unexpected turns. This album has been stored in my soul since i first heard it in 2005 and it has kept its promise of being a work of art.

Great CD! This is my first Morcheeba CD and I love it!

Awesome.

everything went well.

I listened to this CD yesterday morning and I have to say that I liked it. It's relaxing, humorous, and nonchalant. The first song "Slow Down" I imagine myself wearing a white cotton dress lying on a couch relaxing, not letting anything bother me. That is how this song is. Soothing.

I must say that after writing all praising reviews for the other 3 outstanding albums from this coolest of bands then I looked forward to 'Charango' with baited breath, sadly this is a bit more passive than I hoped for. Where are the killer catchy chorus's and the trance like vocals - they seem to be over-produced to the point that the dreamy talents of Skye don't flow, for me, on any of the tracks compared to the other albums!!The collaborations are more prominent here than even Fragments especially (although Fragments does have a few out of place tracks) - the most noteable being the Slick Rick (last seen with Doug E Fresh in the 80's lol!), while he remains a good rapper and the track is good it detracts from Morcheeba's base trippy sound.The vfm aspect of it is fantastic and the bonus cd is a good touch. Overall there are no tracks which equal the stylishness and have the hook of tracks like "Trigger Hippies", "Tape Loop", "A Little Understanding" etc, etc, basically the other 3 albums, tracks you cant get out of you're head once they are in there!!!.I am afraid that while Morcheeba must be commended for trying to move into other areas of the vast influences they seem to draw from (Jazz, funk, rap, hip hop etc) with this album - its all a little too placid for me and nothing really sticks out to make you want to play this to death.If you want to get into the best band on earth then start with the other 3 albums.

i love Morcheeebaamazing musicbut then again it is a matter of testthere is really no more I can say, even if amazon whats me to write more more and more

An absolutely fantastic chill album. First heard whilst watching the snow was falling in Chamonix and it was a perfect accompaniament. Buy it.

Yet an other brilliant album from morcheeba

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